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Nigerian community reports 105 deaths in South Africa in 7 years

The Nigerian community in South Africa has reported that at least 105 Nigerians have lost their lives in the country over the past seven years, due to ongoing xenophobic attacks against migrants. The data was released in a joint statement by Smart nwobi AND Frank Onyekweluleader of Nigerian Union of South Africa (NUSA) AND Nigerian Citizens Association of South Africa …

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National Sports Festival 2026: FG approves major sports infrastructure projects for Enugu ahead of Coal City Games

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver a successful and world-class National Sports Festival in 2026 by approving major sports infrastructure projects for Enugu State ahead of the much-awaited Coal City Games. The Federal Government, through the NSC, has approved a series of strategic projects aimed at strengthening the readiness of Enugu State to host one …

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“Do not hand over Ogun to ‘Foreigner’, Adebutu camp tells voters and questions Adeola’s origin”

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State on Wednesday slammed the governorship ambitions of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, saying residents should not entrust the leadership of the state to “a foreigner” allegedly without deep ties to Ogun. The party, through the media director of the Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organisation, Afolabi Orekoya, also launched a scathing attack on …

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Iheanacho admits the shocking truth about Celtic’s successful season

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has described Celtic’s achievement of winning two trophies in a week as “crazy” after helping the club to victory in the Scottish Cup final. Iheanacho got it right as Celtic defeated Dunfermline Athletic 3-1 to lift the Scottish Cup. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill and Iheanacho with the trophy. (Photo | Getty Images) After the victory, the …

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MRA announces the winners of the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information – THISAGE awards

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced Ms. Blessing Oladunjoye, Journalist and Editor of BONews Service, and Mr. Remmy Nweke, Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, as winners in the two categories of the inaugural edition of the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards, established to recognize and celebrate journalistic excellence in promoting the right of access to information under …

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Atiku wins ADC presidential ticket for 2027 and defeats Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen in Landslide primaries

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections after recording a landslide victory over former transport minister, Rotimi Amaechi, and former banker, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, in the party’s presidential primary elections. The outcome of the bitterly contested operation was announced last Wednesday in a statement released …

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Atiku wins ADC presidential primaries – THISAGE

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has won the presidential nomination of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to the results announced on Wednesday after Monday’s presidential primaries on Wednesday, Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes to beat his closest rival, former Transport Minister, Rt Hon Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 504,117 votes. The former CEO of the defunct FSB International Bank, Mohammed …

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1.70 million pilgrims performed the 2026 Hajj – Saudi authority

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) says a total of 1.70 million pilgrims performed the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, up from the figures recorded in 2025. GASTAT is the Saudi government agency responsible for compiling the annual Hajj census. The official statistics, released for the 2026 Hajj season, cover both male and female pilgrims who participated in the annual pilgrimage …

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